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Every story from the Sesamers desk — funding rounds, data, interviews and opinion across European tech.
Delvitech raises €34.5 M in AI inspection tech Series B round
European manufacturers are increasingly turning to AI-powered quality control as labour shortages and precision demands reshape factory floors. The latest beneficiary of this trend is Delvitech, which has secured €34.5…
SAIA Agrobotics raises €10M Series A for greenhouse automation
European agriculture technology is experiencing a renaissance, with venture capital increasingly flowing toward solutions that address labour shortages and sustainability challenges. The latest beneficiary of this trend is SAIA Agrobotics,…
Utrecht’s Guideways raises €1.2M for medtech compliance
Regulatory compliance is devouring three-quarters of medtech companies’ budgets, creating a bottleneck that’s particularly acute for European startups navigating both EU MDR requirements and FDA approvals for global market access.…
AI Score secures €864K pre-seed for governance solutions
As artificial intelligence transforms European business operations, a stark reality emerges: 70% of security leaders identify AI governance as their top priority, yet most lack the tools to address it…
Dotega raises €13M to expand proptech platform across Europe
The European property technology sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by digitisation demands from homeowners managing shared properties. Berlin-based Dotega has secured €13 million in funding to expand its proptech…
Rubio Impact Ventures closes €70M third fund for impact investing
European impact investing is gaining unprecedented momentum as institutional capital increasingly demands measurable social and environmental returns alongside financial performance. This shift has created fertile ground for specialised funds that…
Contribe raises €433K pre-seed extension, bringing total pre-seed funding to €1.3M
E-commerce donation platform expands across Europe after fresh funding Contribe, the Danish startup helping online stores integrate charitable giving directly into checkout, has secured a €433K pre-seed extension, bringing its…
henQ raises €67.6M venture fund for unconventional startups
The European venture capital landscape is witnessing a fascinating counter-trend. While many funds chase consensus picks and proven business models, a growing number of investors are deliberately seeking the outliers-the…
Arcoris Bio raises €6.7M in biomarker detection funding
The European life sciences sector continues to attract significant venture capital as investors recognise the continent’s strengths in precision medicine and regulatory expertise. The latest validation comes from Switzerland, where…
Upway raises €55M Series B for second-hand e-bike marketplace
Europe’s cycling revolution is shifting gears from new bike sales to the circular economy, as consumers increasingly seek sustainable alternatives to expensive e-bikes. Leading this transformation is Upway, the French…